TAILOR WELDED

This function allows the user to weld together parts of different material and/or thickness. If the TAILOR WELDED function is selected, the SELECT PART dialog box illustrated in Figure 4.3.1 is displayed. The following message is printed in the message prompt window:

 

SELECT TARGET PART FOR TAILOR

 

After the target part is selected, eta/DYNAFORM displays the SELECT NODE dialog box, and prints the following message in the message prompt window:

 

SELECT NODES TO TAILOR WELD

 

After the nodes are chosen, the number of spot-weld nodes created by eta/DYNAFORM is listed in the message prompt window. The welded part is shown in the display area.